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I am a practicing clinical psychologist who works with AD(H)D children, adolescents, and adults helping them develop strategies for optimum functioning with their brain style. I have lived my whole life with AD(H)D, and despite all the challenges, I
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Is it Adult ADHD or Just Impulsivity?
The diagnosis of AD(H)D in children includes short attention span, impulsivity, and often, hyperactivity. In adults, the hyperactivity often takes the form of restlessness or fidgeting. AD(H)D adults also have issues of time management, remembering i...
An ADHD Wedding
In April of this year, my ADHD son became engaged to a lovely ADHD young woman. At first they decided to avoid stress and elope. I said,”No way, I want to see you two married”, So next they picked a wedding date in October 2010. The date had to...
ADULT ADD: MEDICAL ISSUES WITH STIMULANT MEDICATION
There have been documented severe medical problems with a small percentage of children taking stimulant medication. One stud reported five deaths in children taking Adderal. The deaths were attributed to known cardiac impairments prior to taking the ...
